Thanks to Everyone Who Attended Our 49th Falling Leaf Rally.
This event has ended. We look forward to our 50th Falling Leaf Rally in 2025 during the second weekend of October. Mark your calendars to join us next year Friday noon through Sunday 10:00 am, October 10 to 12, 2025 for a very special 50th Falling Leaf Rally at Garrison’s River Resort in Steelville, MO.
Location
Garrison’s River Resort
287 Hwy TT
Steelville, MO 65565
Website: www.GarrisonsRiverResort.com
Toll-Free Phone: 1-800-367-8945
Questions?
For questions related to the rally (non-lodging), please contact: rally-coordinator@gatewayriders.com
Thanks to Our 2024 Sponsors
Our 2024 49th Falling Leaf Rally Sponsors made our rally one of the best End-of-Season Camping Rallies of the year.
Dunlop Tires one of our longtime sponsors has supported the Falling Leaf Rally for several years. In 2024 Dunlop has generously donated a certificate for a pair of any model Dunlop tires. No need to ship any tires, your Grand Prize Certificate is good at any authorized dealer of Dunlop tires. Thanks Dunlop!
At Gateway BMW Motorcycles we are powersports enthusiasts, and we are excited to help you experience the fun and adventure that a quality BMW vehicle can bring into your life! We are a powersports dealership serving the St. Louis area, offering the best in new and pre-owned motorcycles and other powersports vehicles. Our friendly and knowledgeable sales, financing, service, and parts departments are ready to offer outstanding service at every point, from assisting while you’re making your choice to ongoing maintenance and customization. Visit Gateway BMW Ducati at: Gateway BMW Motorcycles – Located in St. Louis, MO – Powersports Dealership with Parts, Service and Financing.
Viking Bags is the world’s largest Manufacturer of motorcycle luggage & after market parts. Viking Bags sells leather and hard saddlebags for some of the most popular bikes on the market. Visit the Viking Bags’ website here: https://www.vikingbags.com/collections/motorcycle-tour-packs. Check out the BMW Motorcycle product line here.
Sargent Cycle Products continues its tradition of innovation, excellence in customer service, and the manufacturing of quality products. Visit their site here: Motorcycle Seats – Sargent Seats – Aftermarket Motorcycle Seats (sargentcycle.com)
For over 35 years, Wunderlich has produced high-quality accessories for BMW motorcycles. We offer individually tailored accessories to convert a standard BMW to your fully customized bike. Wunderlich components make riding more comfortable, ergonomic, and safer. Almost 4000 part numbers make up Wunderlich for both the latest and earlier models. Besides Wunderlich products, we offer a wide selection of other brands such as Liqui Moly, SP-Connect, Öhlins, Helite, Remus, MAHLE, and more. Visit the Wunderlich America website here: Wunderlich America Motorcycle Parts & Accessories.
In the world of high-performance aftermarket motorcycle parts, Spiegler is a name that enthusiast and dealers have come to count on for highest quality products and service anywhere. It’s our business and our passion. Visit the Spiegler site at: Motorcycle Performance Parts | Custom Motorcycle Access (spieglerusa.com).
We are the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. A group of 25,000 BMW motorcycle enthusiasts who started with the same spark for motorcycling that you did. Our history dates back over 40 years to five friends who formed a motorcycle club to stay in touch with each other. Today, we are a network of riders across all 50 United States and ten Canadian provinces. We have members on all seven continents and it isn’t possible to ride without finding a friendly face. BMW MOA website: BMW Motorcycle Owners of America (bmwmoa.org)
Check back to this page as we add more 2024 Sponsors for the 49th Falling Leaf Rally.
Your Rally Host
The Falling Leaf Rally is hosted by the Gateway Riders BMW Motorcycle Club, St. Louis, Missouri. We are charter club #22 in the Motorcycle Owners of America (MOA) organization and we are charter club #367 in the BMW Riders Association. The Gateway Riders have sponsored the Falling Leaf Rally since 1976. We traditionally hold the rally the second full weekend in October.
Additional Rally Details
Who Can Attend?
This is a BMW rally. It is open to BMW riders and owners. We also welcome riders of other brands of motorcycles. We are a private club on private property offering a friendly, fun, and safe family event. To be fair to everyone that paid an entrance fee, and to be sure everyone is covered by the event insurance, we provide wrist and motorcycle bands to all registrants. These bands must be visibly worn and attached to the motorcycle to access the rally site and receive your purchased meals. Garrison’s River Resort provides evening security.
When Can I Arrive?
The Gateway Riders invite everyone to arrive early. Plenty of shady campsites, RV sites, and cabins are available at off-season rates. You’ll need to secure early arrival reservations from the campground. We start the rally on Friday at noon. Early arrivals will have the opportunity to secure any campsite or cabin at off season rates. RVers will also be allowed to arrive early as well. The Gateway Riders will provide services Friday morning through Sunday morning. Everything is packed up and gone by Sunday 10 AM.
What About Pets?
Owners have to keep their pet leashed at all times. Owners must clean up pet waste immediately and completely. Be considerate of others. Please observe campground rules if you are on the rally grounds
Door Prizes
Every person registered for the rally, including members of the Gateway Riders club, are eligible for grand prizes and door prizes.
We are still working with sponsors and vendors to finalize the 2024 prizes. We will add details here so check back often.
We would like to thank all our Sponsors including: Gateway BMW Ducati Motorcycle, Dunlap Motorcycle Tires, Wunderlich, Spiegler Performance Parts, Kathy’s Journey Designs, BMW MOA as well as Gateway Riders members Jim Shaw and Jeff Ackerman. Their generosity and support for the Falling Leaf Rally and attendees is greatly appreciated!
Last year’s prizes included tires, a bike cover, polish and cleaner, an EDC kit, tires, shirts, a tire plugger, gear straps, discount on a jacket, discount for bag liners, as well as BMW MOA and BMW branded gear and models.
Join us this year for your chance to win!
Rider Recognitions
We give recognition for the:
OLDEST MALE RIDER
OLDEST FEMALE RIDER
LONG DISTANCE SOLO MALE
LONG DISTANCE SOLO FEMALE
LONG DISTANCE TWO UP (includes sidecars)
YOUNGEST RIDER
OLDEST MOTORCYCLE RIDDEN TO THE RALLY
You have to sign up to be eligible; details in your rally packet. Other than the People’s Choice, recognition is for any motorcycle that is ridden to the rally only. Other forms of transportation for any traveling to the rally site disqualifies a rider and motorcycle, except for the People’s Choice recognition.
*Long Distance awards are calculated from your home address to the rally by the most direct route with final decision made by electronic mapping software.
Dealers and Service
Gateway BMW
18350 Wings Corporate Dr.,
Chesterfield, MO 63005
Website: www.gatewaybmw.com
314-427-9090
Grass Roots
28 South Spanish St.,
Cape Girardeau, Mo, 63703
Website: www.grassrootsbmw.com
800-888-1269
Forever Endeavor Cycles
21 East 5th Street,
Eureka, Mo, 63025
Website: https://www.abcbmw.com/
636-938-7336
Vending at the Rally
Vendors enhance the rally experience for everyone, and we encourage them to attend. Vendor RV sites are available with full hookups including electricity. Reservations can be made with Garrison’s River Resort. If Vendors want to be eligible for door prizes, they may preregister for rally admission and optional meals, or pay the regular at the gate rally registration fee.
Lodging Options
Note: If you would like accommodations beyond the included camping during the rally itself, options are available directly from the campground.
Lodging, RVs & Bunkhouses:
Contact Garrison’s River Resort: Lodging, RV camping with full hookups, and Bunkhouse lodging is available for an additional separate fee payable to Garrison’s River Resort.
Call 1-800-367-8945 to make your reservations directly with the campground. Lodging options include bungalows, cabins, RV rentals, and group bunkhouses with comfortable bunk beds, showers, and toilets. Why stay in a hotel? No linens or cooking utensils in lodging units.
Early Arrivals:
Why not extend your rally experience by arriving early? The rally grounds at the campground will accept early arrivals at off season rates for tent camping, RVs, and cabin rentals up to October 12, 2024 based upon availability. Early arrival reservations are recommended. During the rally your RV or lodging will be credited a $24.00 rally camping fee. Reservations can be made directly with the resort.
Cabins
Garrison’s River Resort has several different types of cabin lodging. Why stay in a hotel? Make your selection directly with the campground. Garrison’s River Resort. Some cabins have living rooms, full facility kitchens, stove, microwave, coffee maker, heat & A/C, and bathrooms. Bungalows are limited to a bed, tables, and electrical outlets. Round up your riding buddies and share a communal bunkhouse during the rally for inexpensive lodging. (Note: No linens or cooking utensils in lodging units.)
Camping
Tent camping space is plentiful and is included with your rally admission. Plan for low temperatures in the evening. An enclosed meeting hall will be open during the rally and is heated or air conditioned. Hot pay shower locations are available at the campground with heated bathrooms and flush toilets.
RVs, Trailers, and Cars
There is a car, truck, trailer, and RV area.
Cancellations: Please contact Garrison’s River Resort 14 days in advance to cancel your lodging or RV camping reservation. Cancellations will incur a loss of $25.00. A cancellation within less than a 14-day notice will forfeit the entire deposit. All reservations need to be paid in full 14 days before arrival. Site requests are subject to change pending reservation confirmation.
Area motels are available:
Cuba (8 miles) has several motels; Potosi (35 miles) Potosi Super 8, 573-438-8888; Sullivan, multiple motels available at I-44 and Hwy. 185. The Steelville, Missouri area is the floating capitol of Missouri and there are local canoe outfitters with cabins for rent during off season
At the Rally – Activities, Events, and Support
Checking In
When you arrive, check in at the pavilion just inside the front gate. You will be given your armband and directions to the campsites. If you have upgraded your lodging, after registration continue to the main office for check-in and further instructions.
Dual Sport Riding
There are some great off road trails in the Mark Twain forest. A topographical map or GPS will be necessary.
Anvil Shoot
Starts and ends the closing ceremony, 6PM Saturday. Here’s a short video explanation. Don’t miss it!
We’ve found another fun video of the anvil blast shot in 2007 here.
GS and Dual Sport Ride
On Saturday morning there will be the dual sport ride. Tom Huff, a Potosi native and avid motorcyclist will lead.
We ask that only riders comfortable with gravel roads, stream crossings, and other such hazards go on this ride.
Riders need to attend the pre-ride meeting before departing. This is a fun, all-day ride, through some of Missouri’s less-traveled back roads.
Local Information
Roads
Any road with an alphabet letter around the rally site is likely scenic and twisty!
Check MODOT Traveler Information Map for the latest construction updates or closures. https://traveler.modot.org/map/index.html
First Aid
There is a hospital in Potosi, MO. No first aid available at the rally grounds.